This place was freaking awesome!!!! The vibes were so so fun!!! The service was pretty quick and…read morethe live DJ was awesome! It was a little unfortunate they have a time limit on the weekends which is understandable but bummer bc we didn't want to leave we got the glizzy gauntlet and it was super yummy! I am a sauce girl and i loved that the glizzys cane with 4 sauces. The coffee drink they had was PHENOMENAL!!!

Went to Drop Dead Gorgeous expecting a secret speakeasy. The secret is... it's just a bar…read more The door wasn't mysterious, the drinks weren't magical, and the layout wasn't fancy. But the staff? Actually Drop Dead Gorgeous. They were amazing and saved the night.

We made the trip from Peoria to check out this wonderful and unique non-alcoholic social spot in…read moreTempe, and it was absolutely worth it. Tucked away a bit, it feels like a hidden gem the moment you find it. The owners and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating an atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. The live entertainment added a great touch--relaxed, enjoyable, and perfect for a night out without the typical bar scene. Their mocktails are creative and refreshing, and we loved pairing them with a few appetizers while sipping on seltzer waters. It's such a refreshing alternative for anyone looking to socialize in a fun, inclusive environment. Highly recommend checking it out--especially on a night with live music. We'll definitely be back.

I absolutely loved visiting the Chill Room in Tempe, AZ tonight!!! There were such amazing vibes,…read moreand I love the fact that this place offers nonalcoholic drinks. It is such a great alternative for those who do not drink. Tonight I got the nonalcoholic old-fashioned with some CBD 10 mg. My boyfriend got the pineapple margarita with some CBD. Both drinks were absolutely amazing and then I also got a small salad since I wanted a little snack. The security dog is so funny and I loved the live music! You can add kava, kratom or Cbd to any drinks.

My friends and I went to dinner on a weeknight and had the best time. Hannah W. was our server and…read moreshe was incredible. Loved the music and the vibes. We will be coming again!

I was honestly not expecting this place to be such a vibe. We went right when they opened for happy…read morehour and it immediately started getting busy! Thankfully we had a reservation! The lighting was very moody and if you aren't able to get a reservation there is bar seating. Happy hour prices are pretty affordable as they have an adult happy meal that included a burger, fries I believe and a glass of champagne for $40! We opted for some other appetizers like the margarita flatbread, truffle fries, and boneless wings which were all very flavorful. I do have to give it to our server though! She was very attentive, made sure we had everything we needed and kept checking in on us every 20 mins or so even after we had our food!

Chase is an awesome bartender!!! Always a nice vibe and the Brussel sprouts and beer selection are…read morepretty good!

The Ambiance is great, our server Anthony was prompt and helpful, and the food portions were…read moregenerous and tasted good as well. Will be back for date night :)

Love this bar inside the hotel. Stopped on my way up to my room and loved that they had ASU themed…read moredrinks. The bartender was super friendly and welcoming. Will be hanging out here more my next stay!

Unfortunately, the Saturday I was there the bartender either called out or wasn't scheduled. So the…read morepoor Font Desk Guy was doing both jobs. Running between the two to help guests and customers. The Front Desk Guy didn't know how to mix any cocktails and he couldn't get the draft beer to pour. So it was just basically bottled beer and single spirit drinks like Jack & Coke or 7&7. They also didn't have any bar food available which was a big disappointment. Guess the cook called out as well. So I can't rate the service any higher due to the for mentioned reasons. I applaud the Front Desk Guy for doing the best he could doing multiple jobs on a busy Saturday Evening.

What is there to say about Palo Verde Lounge that won't incriminate me?…read more It looks grimy, but it got an A on its last health inspection, so despite the jokes we all make, it's more of a surface-level griminess. Embrace the epic graffiti and the divey atmosphere. It's cash-only, and if the ATM isn't working, you can go next door to the ATM at the liquor store. Drinks are cheap and strong. It's a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for everyone as long as you're not a jerk and don't make trouble. Sometimes there's live music, which is invariably performed at ear-shattering decibel levels. Sometimes there are DJs and the music is slightly quieter. It's the bar you go to after midnight, but really, it's best after 1 a.m. The patio is filled with cool local art and occasionally a taco guy who makes amazing food. Well-behaved dogs and the occasional cat on a leash are welcome. What happens at Palo stays at Palo. Don't be afraid. We're really quite friendly.

This bar is for someone; that someone Isn't me. I love a…read moregood dive but this is just too much. There are holes in the ground, bathrooms are quite literally as disgusting as anything you could imagine, the outside "patio" is just the outside alley lol. You kinda need a shower after you leave. It's also cash only which is a pain in the ass.

WOW!!!!! BEST HOOKAH IN ALL OF AZ!!!! The owner is so welcoming and kind! Walid is a hookah…read moreconnoisseur! He can mix a mean bowl! I've been coming here for years and now they have become like family to me! If you're needing a relaxing night with good hookah come on down! You won't be disappointed!

Tried this place for the first time, owner was very friendly and kind. We felt very welcomed and…read morealso offered to put ice in our bowls which is very nice of him. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for good shisha a full of flavor and overly amazing service. The inside is very spacious so you don't feel crowded at all and also very well ventilated. Definitely will keep on coming back!

I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about gluten-free options (I have celiac disease),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The restaurant itself is very cute and clearly designed for photos, which matches what I saw on their Instagram. Service overall was fantastic. The food, however, was just okay. I ordered the burrata and fig plate and was told they'd replace the bread with apple slices. I received five very small slices of apple, and when the plate was set down the waitress said she'd get more if needed. I later noticed I was charged $2 for an additional five slices, which together didn't even amount to half an apple. Ironically, the bread that comes with the dish would have been far more substantial. The burrata was fine, but nothing memorable. My friend ordered the chicken and brussels sprouts and didn't even finish it before having the plate taken away. The flourless almond cake was the star, a bit salty on its own, but with the ice cream and whipped cream it was a delightful combo which were the highlight. Overall, this is a great spot for cocktails, ambiance, and photos, but the food is fairly mediocre compared to the setting.

I really enjoy this spot. Friday nights with Vaughn Willis is always a hit. I've been a couple of…read moretimes and the food was on point both times. The second time had a very limited menu but the quality was equally as good as the first time. The service is great, super friendly staff. Like all restaurants the drinks are overpriced so that's to be expected. The ambiance is nice especially on the Friday night events. I highly recommend going to checkout Vaughn Willis and Ear Candy; he always puts on a great show.

**BE AWARE! BE AWARE! BE AWARE! **…read more This establishment is not what I expected from an "upscale Black-owned business." My first experience was frustrating because the dress code appeared to be enforced selectively. My guy friend was turned away for wearing the exact same attire as another guest who was allowed in. The favoritism was annoying, but we decided to give the establishment another try. Unfortunately, that experience was just okay. My date and I were enjoying our evening when we were asked if we wanted to cash out. I wasn't ready to leave, but I agreed. When I swiped my card, the server asked if I would like to leave a tip. Of course, I wanted to tip for the service, but I was taken aback when I saw the total. I proceeded with the cashout and then requested an itemized receipt. That request seemed to be an issue with the server, which immediately raised a red flag for me. Upon further inspection of the receipt, I noticed that gratuity had already been added to my bill. **My question is: Why would the server ask me if I wanted to leave a tip when gratuity was already included?** That experience left me feeling misled and uncomfortable. I cannot speak to the server's intentions, but the situation felt deceptive and needs to be addressed. I will not be returning to Lush. Customers deserve transparency, especially when it comes to their money and tipping. **SHAME ON LUSH!** BE AWARE! BE AWARE! BE AWARE!

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon lights and a line out the door. Others seem almost…read moredetermined to keep you away. Hai Noon falls firmly into the second category. I booked a solo seat at the bar just two hours before dinner, which, in hindsight, should have been my first clue. The night before, my plans at Chilte had evaporated after I arrived to discover the owner was hosting a baby shower and the ceilings were being painted instead of dinner being served. I wasn't eager to go 0-for-2 on my Scottsdale food pilgrimage. Pulling into what looked more like an aging roadside motor lodge than the home of a James Beard-recognized restaurant, I wondered if Google Maps had developed a sense of humor. I parked around back, followed the sign to the dining room, and found... a locked door. Naturally. For a brief moment I thought the Arizona restaurant gods were playing another practical joke. Then I spotted another entrance simply marked "Bar." Inside, Hai Noon revealed itself as a tiny oasis. Phoenix met Tokyo somewhere in a dimly lit room with clean lines, warm wood, and mellow music humming through the speakers. Three other guests occupied the restaurant--a couple finishing dinner and what appeared to be a delightfully intimate two-person baby shower. I took my place at the bar. The server welcomed me warmly. When I admitted I was in town for work and wanted to experience the restaurant rather than order safely, he smiled and took control. A few menu staples were unavailable but he confidently selected four dishes. The grapefruit avocado hamachi spoons arrived first and immediately justified the trip. Rich, buttery fish balanced against bright citrus acidity with avocado quietly stitching everything together. It's the kind of bite that reminds you why chefs obsess over simplicity done well. The white fish carpaccio followed with a little theater. Hot sesame oil was poured tableside, barely kissing the fish into submission. Fun presentation. Beautiful execution. Though once the spectacle faded, the dish itself never quite reached the same emotional high as the hamachi. The garlic butter mushrooms arrived... in a plastic bag. It shouldn't have worked. It absolutely did. Deeply savory, unapologetically rich, and refreshingly unconcerned with appearances. The house chicken, unfortunately, couldn't keep pace. Twice fried and topped with egg salad alongside a chili vinegar, it sounded far more exciting than it tasted. Sometimes clever combinations simply refuse to become memorable food. Cocktails, however, were another story. My first choice--the Kosho--was unavailable, so I settled on the Japanese Moss, a gin cocktail topped with yuzu cold foam. The foam leaned aggressively tart but never overwhelmed the drink. Later, after finally coaxing the bartender away from his phone, he suggested an off-menu serrano-infused rum cocktail with miso. Complex, vegetal, spicy, balanced. Exactly the sort of drink you hope to discover when you stop ordering from menus. By 7 p.m., I was the only customer left. Summer in Phoenix is merciless. One hundred thirteen degrees has a way of convincing even adventurous diners to stay home. I watched two reservations cancel while chatting with the bartender and server, who explained that between May and August, three tables can qualify as a good night. Location doesn't help either. Hidden behind an unassuming hotel, Hai Noon isn't exactly benefiting from walk-in traffic. The chef emerged from the kitchen several times during service. Each time he glanced at the empty reservation book, quietly acknowledged another cancellation with a shake of his head, and disappeared back into the kitchen without speaking to anyone. There was something heartbreaking about it. Here was someone capable of creating award-winning food, still chasing perfection while circumstances far beyond the plate slowly worked against him. Hai Noon isn't flawless. Service occasionally drifted. One dish missed the mark. The room felt almost too empty. But I'd rather spend an evening in an imperfect restaurant full of ambition than a polished dining room serving food without a soul. I just hope Scottsdale's relentless summer doesn't prove too Hai for many more Noons.

Intimate space for a nice dinner! I like the cozy/homey vibes mixed with the upscale food choices…read more Would recommend: the pork belly mushroom rice changed our lives. It was SO DELICIOUS. Wow. I could eat this every day and never get sick of it. Melts in your mouth. A must order. Wouldn't recommend: the salmon sashimi. The salmon was room temperature/a little warm which threw me off and made it tough to enjoy. Maybe a cold plate for serving would help combat this! The flavor was there, but the temperature made me nervous. Maybe order: the yams. For me, it had way too much topping in a small bowl, which made it overwhelming. Some of the yams were undercooked, but there is a lot of potential for this dish!